Which location, A or B, should be chosen on the basis of the total weighted score?

On the cost- volume analysis chart where the costs of two or more location alternatives have been plotted, the quantity at which two cost curves cross is the quantity at which:a) fixed costs arc equal for two alternative locations.b) variable costs are equal for two alternative locations.c) total costs are equal for all alternative locations.d) fixed costs equal variable costs for one location.c) total costs are equal for two alternative locations.

The Skulls, a student social organization, has two different locations underconsideration for constructing a new chapter house. Skull's president, a POM student, estimates that due to differing land costs, utility rates, etc., both fixed and variable costs would be different for each of the proposed sites, as follows:   Location Annual Fixed Variable Alpha Ave $5000 $200 per person Beta Blvd $8000 $150 per person If it is estimated that thirty persons will be living in this new chapter house, which location should the Skulls select?

The following table shows the fixed cost and variable cost for 3 locations. Construct cost curves for these 3 locations for production from 0 to 200 units at 20 units intervals. What would be the range of production units that would give Location A a competitive advantage? What would be the range for Location B and Location C, respectively?

Marilyn Helm Retailers is attempting to decide on a location for a new retail outlet. At the moment, the firm has three alternatives: stay where it is but enlarge the facility; locate along the main street in nearby Newbury; or locate in a new shopping mall in Hyde Park. The company has selected the four factors listed in the following table as the basis for evaluation and has assigned weights as shown: Factor Description Hyde Park Factor Weight Present Newbury Location 1 Average community 0.30 40 60 50 income Community growth potential 2 0.15 20 20 80 Availability of public transportation 0.20 30 60 50 Labor availability, attitude, and cost 4 0.35 80 50 50 a) Based on the given information, the best location for Marilyn Helm Retailers is to open the new retail outlet in with a total weighted score of 3.

The fixed and variable costs for three potential manufacturing plant sites for a rattan chair weaver are shown: Site Fixed Cost Per Year Variable Cost per Unit 1 $800 $12.00 2 $1,200 $5.00 3 $2,000 $3.00 a) After rounding to the nearest whole number, site 1 is best below units. After rounding to the nearest whole number, site 2 is best between and units. After rounding to the nearest whole number, site 3 is best above units. b) If the demand is 47 units, then the best location for the potential manufacturing plant is